Let’s work together to make Maine the most exciting place to start and grow your business.
The newest innovation hub on the East Coast
At the Roux Institute, we’re launching startups, driving talent development, and supercharging industry in Maine. When you join us, you will have unparalleled access to our global research community and expansive entrepreneurial ecosystem backed by our network of founders, investors, mentors, and partners.
Our programming—which includes accelerators, residencies, workshops, boot camps, and more—is designed to support you no matter your launch stage. We’re committed to inspiring entrepreneurial thinking across the state of Maine and providing the opportunities you need to grow, launch, and sustain your business.
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Think Like an Entrepreneur
Education and experience designed for enterprising individuals
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Start Summit
Fast-paced events where you’ll experience building a startup team and racing to develop a business, all with the support of experts, colleagues, and good food
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Entrepreneurship Treks
Two-week, high intensity entrepreneurship programs that combine classroom learning and field study with local startups in a variety of tech sectors
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Venture Creation and Acceleration
Supporting high-growth ventures and ideas that have the potential to fundamentally alter the way we live and work
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Founder Residency
Supporting early-stage founders
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Future of Healthcare Founder Residency
Supporting health tech founders at the earliest stages
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Support and Community
Exclusive talent, mentor, and investor networks that power our programs
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Mentor Network
Helping our founders unlock their full potential
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Capital Network
Access to our high-growth entrepreneurs and start-ups
Our Portfolio
The Roux Institute is attracting new companies and talent to Maine, investing in the talent and companies that are already here, and fostering deep connections across all layers of the startup ecosystem. Learn more about the people behind our programs and the companies who are disrupting industries and changing the world.
Founder Residency Case Studies
Read how some of our Founder Residency participants benefited from the programming, resources, and mentorship provided to them by the program.
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DeepCharge
The Founder Residency Program connected DeepCharge with key players and mentors that helped propel the startup to success.
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hey freya
hey freya benefited from Northeastern University’s expansive network of students and experts to get guidance on research, software, & marketing.
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Tanbark
Through the Roux Institute’s partnership team, Tanbark CEO Melissa LaCasse met future board members and clients.
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CIVA
CIVA tapped into Northeastern’s network of experts and students for help in design, data architecture, and more.
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Upcoming Events
Entrepreneurship News
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Skowhegan innovation summit encourages community skill building
03-16-2024
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Northeastern is launching an incubator combining AI and clean energy
01-30-2024
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Roux Institute awarded nearly $1 million for clean energy incubator program
12-05-2023
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Roux Institute’s Founder Residency gets a boost in helping diverse Maine companies solve the world’s most pressing challenges
11-20-2023